I have four lines on my account. Two of the lines are iPhone 4 with unlimited data plans. Two are not smart phones and therefore do not have a data plan. I now have the opportunity to upgrade one of my non-smart phones for a discounted price. I would like to upgrade this phone to an iPhone 5. After I upgrade, I would like to swap the iPhone 5 with one of the iPhone 4. Is this possible?
Also, when I upgrade the non-smart phone to the iPhone 5, I think I will not be getting unlimited data on that line because Verizon got rid of the unlimited plan a while back. The two phones that have the unlimited data plans were grand-fathered in. If I swap the iPhone 5 with an iPhone 4 (which has an unlimited plan), will I jeopardize the unlimited data plan in existence?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
sraj14 wrote:
I have four lines on my account. Two of the lines are iPhone 4 with unlimited data plans. Two are not smart phones and therefore do not have a data plan. I now have the opportunity to upgrade one of my non-smart phones for a discounted price. I would like to upgrade this phone to an iPhone 5. After I upgrade, I would like to swap the iPhone 5 with one of the iPhone 4. Is this possible? unless something has changed recently, you should be able to do that
Also, when I upgrade the non-smart phone to the iPhone 5, I think I will not be getting unlimited data on that line because Verizon got rid of the unlimited plan a while back. correct; you would have to choose one of the tiered data plans (i.e., $30 for 2 GB)
The two phones that have the unlimited data plans were grand-fathered in. If I swap the iPhone 5 with an iPhone 4 (which has an unlimited plan), will I jeopardize the unlimited data plan in existence? unless something has changed recently, no
Thanks in advance for your responses.
Hi sraj14! It sounds like you have your eye on a great phone! And with so many options, I can see why you're double checking what will change. We're going to call Line A the basic phone eligible for an upgrade and Line B the line that currently has unlimited data with the iPhone 4.
When you upgrade Line A to a smartphone like the iPhone 5, it will need a new data plan. You can pick between just adding on a plan like the 2GB for $30, or you can switch over all 4 lines to the Share Everything http://bit.ly/LWsodg plan. Totally up to you. Then if you want to swap phones between Line A and Line B after the upgrade is complete, you can definitely make the switch without changing your data plan on Line B (unless, of course, you decide the Share Everything plan would work for you). Line B would only need to change the unlimited data plan if that's the line signing a new contract to get a discounted phone. You can keep you unlimited if the phone is purchased at retail, through a third-party, or on another line.
Enjoy your new phone!
JenniferH_VZW
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